Buttered Cajun Pecans

- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (recipe follows)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions:
Even when it isn’t a holiday, these have become my standby
snack to make for cocktails, because they are so easy to toss together from pantry staples. The pecans can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- In a very large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the Cajun Seasoning and sugar, and stir until the sugar melts, about 1 more minute. (While they are best freshly made, the pecans can be prepared 1 day ahead of serving, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.) Serve warm or at room temperature.